Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture

Paladin Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Education allowance and professional发展

Job summary

Paladin Security in Toronto is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the People and Culture team to manage full-cycle recruitment from intake to onboarding.

You will partner with hiring managers, source candidates using ATS/HRIS and multiple channels, craft engaging postings, and maintain accurate records in the HRIS.

A diploma or degree in HRM and 1–3 years' recruitment experience are required, along with MS Office proficiency and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruitment experience
• Diploma/degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with ATS/HRIS platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from intake through screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and role requirements.
• Advise on recruitment strategies, market trends, and candidate availability.
• Proactively source candidates using ATS databases, job boards, referrals, talent pools, social outreach, and career fairs.
• Draft and post engaging job postings on internal and external boards.
• Coordinate onboarding requirements and serve as a point of contact for new hires.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Time management

Organizational skills

Candidate screening

Education

HR Management diploma/degree

Tools

ATS/HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Site Overview

Based out of our Toronto branch office, our People and Culture team supports dynamic field and operational security teams across the region. You will work in a supportive, high-energy environment focused on connecting great talent with rewarding security careers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from initial intake through screening, interviewing, reference checks, job offers, and onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce plans, and specific role requirements.
• Advise hiring managers on effective recruitment strategies, market trends, and candidate availability.
• Proactively source candidates using ATS databases, job boards, referrals, talent pools, social outreach, and career fairs.
• Draft and post engaging job postings on internal and external job boards.
• Coordinate onboarding requirements and act as a reliable point of contact for new hires to ensure a smooth transition.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS/HRIS and track recruitment metrics such as hiring volumes, time-to-fill, and turnover data.
• Participate in retention initiatives, hiring events, and occasional site visits to connect with field personnel.

Must Haves

• 1 to 3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• A diploma or degree in Human Resources Management (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Hands-on experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience conducting high-volume recruitment or hiring within security, customer service, or field-based operations.
• Flexibility for occasional local travel to attend job fairs and community hiring events.

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Education allowance and support for professional development.
• Daily pay options (work today, get paid today).
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing national organization.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified 2026 - Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.